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Eric's work combines: Writing, Philosophy & Religion, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Gilford High School
Bachelor's Degree
English, Creative Writing B.A.
New England College
Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Human Service
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Tour Guides and Escorts:
Bachelor's Degree: English, Creative Writing B.A.
Bachelor's Degree: Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Human Service
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
First I had to overcome illness to go to college.
2.
I had to overcome a learning disability and learn to advocate for my needs as a college student.
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I had to put myself out there and meet new people on campus.
4.
I had to be willing to change the way I looked at things.
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I had to honor promises I made to do things.
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I had to not let adversity keep me down when I had to switch careers due to my epilepsy illness.
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I had to be willing to adapt when I stopped being a tour guide in order to pursue my new goal of writing
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I had to accept that there are people who may not support me but it is a better use of my time surrounding myself with people who can help me
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Teachers:
Teachers didn't understand my unique learning style and didn't know how to help me, so they were harder on me. I have always had a hard time with math because it so abstract for me to do. I discouraged myself at times by not focusing on my strengths more.
How I responded:
Overcoming that was all about playing to my strengths and finding out what I was good at, like basketball. Focusing on what I could control put everything in perspective. Talking to mentors and trying different courses helped me find my strength academically but it was listening to myself more that made the biggest difference. People don't listen to their instincts enough about strengths or weaknesses.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I have a learning disability and epilepsy so as a student I learned what my limits are and I work on my weaknesses to make me better.
I come from a poor family. I grew and my mom had food stamps most of the time to feed my brother and I. this was an issue because I had to overcome not having the latest fads or convenient foods when other kids did. So, at times this distracted me.